Co-Lin to Offer Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program in 2027

Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education Division will offer a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program on its Wesson Campus beginning Jan. 11, 2027. The program provides students with an opportunity to prepare for a career in the medical field through focused training and instruction.

The program will run Jan. 11 through May 17, 2027, with classes meeting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition for the program is $1,000.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and meet the required assessment criteria. Applicants must earn a score of 14 on the ACT or achieve a Bronze Level on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment. Additional requirements include a completed physical and CLCC Health Occupations Examination Form, negative results on a nine-panel drug screen, a current health care background check, a copy of immunization records, and proof of hepatitis B vaccination or a signed declination form.

The deadline to register is Jan. 4, 2027. Interested individuals may register online at colin.proassessment.net/Enrollment/Catalog or call 601-643-8707 for more information.

For more information about workforce training opportunities at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, visit https://workforce.colin.edu/.